Elanco Extinosad™ Aerosol for Wounds is a ready-to-use spray designed for the treatment and prevention of blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) strike in mulesing, marking, and other wounds of sheep, including strains resistant to organophosphates. The formulation combines spinosad, a potent insecticide, with chlorhexidine digluconate, an antiseptic, to provide comprehensive wound care.
This aerosol delivers rapid knockdown of maggots and includes a scourable blue dye to assist with application accuracy. Each 370 g can treats approximately 20 average-sized wounds, making it a convenient solution for managing flystrike in sheep.
Extinosad™ Aerosol Features
Effective Against OP-Resistant Blowflies
Spinosad targets and eliminates blowfly maggots, including those resistant to organophosphate treatments.
Antiseptic Wound Protection
Contains chlorhexidine digluconate to help prevent secondary infections in treated wounds.
Visible Application
Scourable blue dye ensures thorough coverage and easy identification of treated areas.
Zero Withholding Periods
No withholding period for meat and wool, allowing for uninterrupted production cycles.
Convenient Aerosol Delivery
Ready-to-use spray simplifies application, reducing handling time and stress on animals.
- Active Constituents:
- Spinosad 2.8 g/kg
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.39 g/kg
- Pack Size: 370 g aerosol can
- Application: Spray directly onto the wound and surrounding wool
- Controls:
- Blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) strike, including OP-resistant strains
- Withholding Periods:
- Meat: Zero (0) days
- Wool: Zero (0) days
- Milk: Do not use on ewes producing or that may in the future produce milk for human consumption
- Export Slaughter Interval (ESI): Zero (0) days
- Storage: Store below 30°C. Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C
- APVMA Approval Number: 56734/141734
It is used for the treatment and prevention of blowfly strike in mulesing, marking, and other wounds of sheep, including strains resistant to organophosphates.
What are the active ingredients?Each 370 g can contains 2.8 g/kg spinosad and 0.39 g/kg chlorhexidine digluconate.
How do I apply the product?Shake well before use. Remove wool from over the wound using clippers or shears. Apply directly onto the wound and 25 mm into the surrounding wool until the area is wet and blue. A typical clipped flystrike wound (200 cm²) should take approximately 6 seconds to treat.
Are there any withholding periods?Meat: Zero (0) days; Wool: Zero (0) days; Milk: Do not use on ewes producing or that may in the future produce milk for human consumption.
How should the product be stored?Store below 30°C (room temperature). Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
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Elanco Extinosad™ Aerosol for Wounds is a ready-to-use spray designed for the treatment and prevention of blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) strike in mulesing, marking, and other wounds of sheep, including strains resistant to organophosphates. The formulation combines spinosad, a potent insecticide, with chlorhexidine digluconate, an antiseptic, to provide comprehensive wound care.
This aerosol delivers rapid knockdown of maggots and includes a scourable blue dye to assist with application accuracy. Each 370 g can treats approximately 20 average-sized wounds, making it a convenient solution for managing flystrike in sheep.
Extinosad™ Aerosol Features
Effective Against OP-Resistant Blowflies
Spinosad targets and eliminates blowfly maggots, including those resistant to organophosphate treatments.
Antiseptic Wound Protection
Contains chlorhexidine digluconate to help prevent secondary infections in treated wounds.
Visible Application
Scourable blue dye ensures thorough coverage and easy identification of treated areas.
Zero Withholding Periods
No withholding period for meat and wool, allowing for uninterrupted production cycles.
Convenient Aerosol Delivery
Ready-to-use spray simplifies application, reducing handling time and stress on animals.
- Active Constituents:
- Spinosad 2.8 g/kg
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.39 g/kg
- Pack Size: 370 g aerosol can
- Application: Spray directly onto the wound and surrounding wool
- Controls:
- Blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) strike, including OP-resistant strains
- Withholding Periods:
- Meat: Zero (0) days
- Wool: Zero (0) days
- Milk: Do not use on ewes producing or that may in the future produce milk for human consumption
- Export Slaughter Interval (ESI): Zero (0) days
- Storage: Store below 30°C. Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C
- APVMA Approval Number: 56734/141734
It is used for the treatment and prevention of blowfly strike in mulesing, marking, and other wounds of sheep, including strains resistant to organophosphates.
What are the active ingredients?Each 370 g can contains 2.8 g/kg spinosad and 0.39 g/kg chlorhexidine digluconate.
How do I apply the product?Shake well before use. Remove wool from over the wound using clippers or shears. Apply directly onto the wound and 25 mm into the surrounding wool until the area is wet and blue. A typical clipped flystrike wound (200 cm²) should take approximately 6 seconds to treat.
Are there any withholding periods?Meat: Zero (0) days; Wool: Zero (0) days; Milk: Do not use on ewes producing or that may in the future produce milk for human consumption.
How should the product be stored?Store below 30°C (room temperature). Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
